A woman has taken to social media to share what she thinks is one of the worst airport habits people have while waiting for a flight. Posting to TikTok, the woman who goes by the name of nicoletravelandlife, said the most annoying thing people do is to queue to get on the plane as soon as it’s ready to board.
She said there are two types of people at an airport, those who wait until the last minute to get on and those who form a huge queue immediately even though the gate isn’t actually open yet. The woman shared her thoughts while waiting for a Ryanair flight to Romania.
There are many common airport habits which often cause issues when people are waiting for their flights.
A commenter said people often try to get on first to ensure luggage space.
The person said: “Also to your first point – people queue to get on first for luggage space nowadays as it’s so tight.”
Another said: “This is why you should always pay for your specific seat.”
One person added: “Does it matter if people queue or not, can people do what they want at an airport please, there is enough stress with flying.”
Another bug-bear for many travellers is when people try to rush to the front of the security line and push in to get through first.
Some people may not be considerate when you are seated next to them on the plane. For example, they may be loud or messy or take up too much space.
Other passengers may fail to properly prepare for security screening, holding up the line by fumbling with their bags and shoes.
And there are those who ignore overhead storage rules, taking up more space than needed and forcing others to scramble to find room for their carry-ons.
To make sure you’re not going to be an annoying passenger, you should be aware of your surroundings when flying.
Make sure to prepare your items for security in advance can help speed up the process and avoid holding up others.
Keep your conversations quiet and avoiding phone calls in shared spaces can make the flight experience more pleasant for everyone.
The woman urged people to be aware of their surroundings to ensure all passengers are happy and comfortable when flying.